Thanks Luke, this sounds great, just worry about the ability to match - I'll keep looking and hoping!

Red ironbark (The true red heartwood) matches near perfect. Failing that, bloodwood is a near match.

My sister got the dark coloured boards. You could see every footprint and scratch and it did her head in! She ended up having them all re-sanded and stained a lighter colour. They did look gorgeous in the dark colour when they were laid, but once the day to day traffic of living started happening...not so much. Good luck with choosing!

Hi Rachael and rhjaai Regarding batch numbers................I have not heard that one before, wondering who advised you of that, and which product. Quickstep, Godfrey Hirst, and other quality manufacturers do not have batches, as such, that require matching. You can replace a plank with another batch and it will make no difference. Rachael, I agree you have perfectly matched the floor with cabinet sample, and will look great, but if you haven't already purchased, I'd recommend you look at http://www.karndean.com/en-nz/floors/easy-fit-ranges/karndean-looselay These vinyl planks are amazing and are quickly becoming a best seller here in NZ, soft underfoot, easy to keep clean, R10 slip rating ( R11 is required behind bars/clubs etc, so very high), lifetime residential warranty, and look great.